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New public procurement law comes into effect in October

Observador4 September 2026 at 12:44

A new public procurement law comes into effect in October, with significant changes published this Friday. The legislation brings important changes to public procurement procedures.

Among the main changes is the increase of value thresholds for simplified procurement. This measure aims to simplify processes for lower-value contracts.

Another relevant change is the elimination of prior review of the execution project. This change aims to accelerate public procurement procedures, reducing bureaucratic steps in the process.

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